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AF12 LLW

2012 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,533 mi
Last recorded114,533 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,533 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,468 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,452 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

water leaking around thermosate housing area

Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,024 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,024 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,691 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres low tread

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,818 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre cutting out slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,577 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AF12 LLW is a 2012 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 LLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF12 LLW registered?

AF12 LLW is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 LLW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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